Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs